International Adoptions in Mexico

Country of Mexico

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Partial Services – Estimated Fees
Full Services – Estimated Fees

Central Adoption Authorities: National System for the Full Development of the Family (DIF) and Secretary of Exterior Relations (SRE)

Family Requirements

  • Age: Prospective adoptive parents must be over 25 years of age and at least 17 years older than the child.
  • Marriage: If married, only one parent must meet the age requirement. Married a minimum of 3 years. Single male or female

Country Information 

  • Residency Requirements: 1 to 3 week pre-adoption trial period, during which the child lives with the prospective adoptive parent(s) in Mexico. DIF suggests the adoptive parents be prepared to spend at least 3 months in Mexico, including the pre-adoption trial period, due to the large amount of paperwork involved.
  • “The process for legally adopting a child in the Republic of Mexico is long, involves multiple entities, and may be characterized by uncertainty and delay.“

Children Available

  • Age of Children: 5 years and older
    • Children with a physical or mental disability
    • Children who suffer from a disease that is costly to treat
    • Sibling groups (Children under 5 years of age may be adopted if siblings older than 5 years are also being adopted.
ADDITIONAL COUNTRIES

Helpful Information

ICA Adoption FAQ

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services – Adoption

U.S. Department of State – Learn About a Country

U.S. Department of State – Intercountry Adoptions

U.S. Department of State – Hague Convention

International Adoption Assistance

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PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY, The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME), a national accrediting entity designated by the US Department of State to provide Hague Accreditation and Approval, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Approval or Renewal. You are invited to provide comments through the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/about-adoption-service-providers/hague-complaint-registry.html

PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY, The Intercountry Adoption Accreditation and Maintenance Entity (IAAME), a national accrediting entity designated by the US Department of State to provide Hague Accreditation and Approval, invites the public to provide comment on intercountry adoption service providers seeking Hague Accreditation, Approval or Renewal. You are invited to provide comments through the U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/Intercountry-Adoption/about-adoption-service-providers/hague-complaint-registry.html